The first racket of the world supported Lesya Tsurenko
The first racket of the world Iga Schwentek supported the Ukrainian tennis player Lesya Tsurenko in conflict with the chairman WTA Steve Simon.
“Of course, this is a difficult situation. I feel like things like this happen. From the very beginning, we did not have proper instructions to guide us through everything. this, and there was a lot of tension in the locker room. Obviously, it will be there, because there is a war going on. But perhaps there would have been less such situations if the WTA had taken some action at the beginning to explain to everyone what is right and what is not.
“I completely understand why Lesya gave up acting, because, to be honest, I have a lot of respect for Ukrainian girls. And if my country was bombed or my house was destroyed, I don’t know if I could handle it and continue to play on the WTA tour and compete at the same time.”
“It seems to me that a little more needs to be done to help the Ukrainian players. Everything we discuss in tennis is more about Belarusian and Russian players, whether they should be allowed to tournaments or not, what happens to them and so on. I think we need to think bigger and not worry about whether we make money this or next week, but think more about what is at stake and what actions can stop Russian aggression.”
“It seems to me that everything we do in tennis, and the fact that we are an example for children and fans, also imposes a certain responsibility on us. Unfortunately, some people were born in countries that started the war, but it seems to me that along with this responsibility, another responsibility should come – for example, sometimes they should be more conscious.
“I think, frankly, we are in a better situation as tennis players than most people in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine, because there are a lot of people who have lost their jobs because of the war. I think that with the money we are making, Russian and Belarusian players are in a certain security. The Ukrainian players are probably in a lot of trouble, and I understand why she refused to play. I hope she can participate in the next tournaments.”
“I think we all have a responsibility to show the right example and the right things. You know, I don’t influence some people’s values, but I think it’s up to us to set a good example. Each of us has a responsibility and that is why we earn such money. That’s why we’re in the media space.”
In Indian Wells, a few minutes before the start of the meeting against Belarusian tennis player Arina Sobolenko, Ukrainian Lesya Tsurenko refused to play “for personal reasons.” Lesya said that Steve Simon said that if players from Russia and Belarus support the war, then this is only their own opinion. The functionary also expressed confidence that the Russians would be allowed to the Olympics following the example of tennis tournaments, despite the war they unleashed.
Source: Sportarena
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